Week 1 Task: Understanding the Rubber Market:

This week, you will immerse yourself in the rubber industry. Your task is to write a comprehensive report about the global and North American rubber markets. The report should include current market trends, major players in the industry, price trends, and future market predictions. Additionally, identify the key factors that affect the rubber market and explain how these factors impact the demand and supply of rubber. This task is a crucial first step towards understanding the sales dynamics in the rubber industry. Expected deliverable is a DOC file containing your report. To evaluate your work, we will check the accuracy of your information, the depth of your analysis, and the clarity of your writing.

Week 2 Task: Sales Strategy Development:

Your task for this week is to develop a strategic sales plan for the North American region. The plan should include identifying target customers, setting sales objectives, and defining strategies to achieve these objectives. Also, provide a detailed action plan to implement the strategies. The expected deliverable is a DOC file containing your sales plan. Evaluation will be based on the feasibility of your plan, the innovativeness of your strategies, and the clarity of your action plan.

Week 3 Task: Sales Pitch Creation:

This week, you will focus on creating a persuasive sales pitch for a potential customer in the rubber industry. The sales pitch should include an introduction to the product, its features, benefits, and how it can solve the customer's problem. It should also address potential objections the customer may have. Your deliverable will be a DOC file containing your sales pitch. Evaluation will be based on the persuasiveness of your pitch, how well you've addressed potential objections, and the overall flow of the pitch.

Week 4 Task: Competitor Analysis:

This week, your task is to perform a detailed competitor analysis in the North American rubber market. Identify the top five competitors, their strengths and weaknesses, their market share, and their unique selling propositions. Also, provide recommendations on how to leverage these insights to gain competitive advantage. Your deliverable is a DOC file of your competitor analysis report. Evaluation will be based on the depth of your analysis, the accuracy of your information, and the practicality of your recommendations.

Week 5 Task: Sales Forecasting:

In your final week, you will focus on sales forecasting. Based on historical sales data that you can find publicly, forecast the sales for the next quarter. Use at least three different forecasting methods and explain why you chose these methods. Your deliverable will be a DOC file containing your forecasts and explanations. Evaluation will be based on the accuracy of your forecasts, the appropriateness of the methods used, and the clarity of your explanations.